June THP Sobriety checkpoints deemed a success, no DUIs

Next checkpoint is set for July 3 on Demory Road at the White Bridge-Lonas Young Park

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Tennessee Highway Patrol Troopers are concentrating their efforts on vehicles being operated by drivers who are driving impaired/driving under the influence in the State of Tennessee. The June THP Sobriety Checkpoints held in Campbell County, June 5 and 19 on Demory Road at the White Bridge-Lonas Young Park, did not come across any DUI drivers deeming the checkpoints successful.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is conducting Sobriety Checkpoints around the region during the month of July, and a checkpoint is scheduled for Campbell County, namely La Follette, Friday evening around dusk on Friday, July 3.

On Friday night, July 3, THP and other law enforcement units will stage on Demory Road at the White Bridge-Lonas Young Park.

Troopers will concentrate their efforts on vehicles being operated by drivers who are driving impaired/driving under the influence in the State of Tennessee. The Tennessee Highway Patrol has found Sobriety Checkpoints to be an effective means of enforcing DUI laws of Tennessee while ensuring the protection of all motorists.

Impaired driving is a serious crime that kills more than 16,000 people and injures 305,000 others every year in the United States. Troopers will evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment. Troopers will target those who operate a vehicle while impaired and take corrective actions for other violations observed while ensuring the protection of all motorists.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol recognizes that sobriety checkpoints are highly visible and effective tools in the battle against impaired driving.

Checkpoint information can also be obtained by going to the state’s website. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-06/22/2026-6AM)